tennessee works

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WMOT) -- WMOT News continues to search for those thin slices of the state's economy that actually prospered during the economic downturn, in a series of stories entitled “Tennessee Works.”

For the most part, Tennessee’s construction sector suffered badly during the recession and is just now showing signs of recovery. But figures provided by the Tennessee Department of Labor suggests companies that specialize in the construction of utilities fared better than most.